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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
2
The Wakefield News notes its status as mail matter of the second class under federal act. Hi L. Trezise serves as editor and publisher, guiding publication and mailing details from Wakefield Michigan.
Summary of a broad voter pamphlet style piece contrasts a proposed constitutional amendment backed by the American Automobile Association to cap gas tax at two cents and keep license plate fees at 35 cents per hundredweight with questions about road funding, maintenance, and potential tax shifts. It also covers Governor Comstock’s sportsmanship at a Democratic primary event, hints at a mock candidacy notice by Isaiah Lott, and ends with a high school student fined for slapping a teacher.
The 1933 Chicago World’s Fair opens May 26 featuring the Avenue of Flags with redesigned colors and new banners. It promises 84 miles of free exhibits and fifteen foreign villages offering a world tour for visitors. Low costs, with meals from fifteen cents, and ample parking and tourist accommodations near the grounds.
M H DeFOE criticizes Hollywood moguls and foreign influence, urges Americanization in schools and vigilance by Masons, Catholics, and newspapers. He condemns liquor culture, laments Prohibition flaws, and vows to stay dry, citing Spurlock murder trial and local views on decency and morals. A flippant medical quip follows a patient asking about anesthesia recovery.
The piece argues that the United States operates as a de facto one man nation under President Roosevelt while debating the meaning of democracy. It notes the temporary dictatorship powers granted by Congress, concerns over brain trust advisers, and shifts of governmental authority from states to the federal executive.
Ten years ago on June 28 1924 the city tax was announced at 1.50 dollars per 100 valuation or 15 dollars per thousand with total levy of 20202984 dollars. George J Hrbacek the city treasurer would commence collection next Tuesday and ordinance aimed at weighing coal hay on scales before delivery.
Five veterans including Jack Keskeys from the Cousin Jack quartet and Sergeant John Best returned from overseas duty this week. Sunday Lake street is torn up for new water and sewer mains and a boulevard project. Dan Raess came back Saturday from Navy service honorably discharged. A fragment of a lighthearted family exchange ends the note with dialogue about a shovel operator and a flat tire.
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